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Abstract
Researchers have described a crisis of masculinity (CitationAllen, 2011; CitationPompper, 2010), in which men feel that they cannot handle societal changes brought about by feminism. They also confront a range of possible masculinities, including the dominant form still revered above all. One place in the media where dominant masculinity persists is rock-formatted radio. A textual analysis of 4 U.S. rock stations revealed a marginalization of female voices, the bawdy humor of shock jocks, and music that exemplifies overtly masculine themes. However, other evidence suggests contradictions and challenges within the stations' presentation of masculinity, further pointing to an ongoing crisis of masculinity.
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David Crider
David Crider (Ph.D., Temple University, 2014) is an adjunct instructor at SUNY Oswego and at Southern New Hampshire University's College of Online and Continuing Education. His research interests include radio and social identity, as well as radio programming practices and industry concerns.